About the role
VP Area: Law School
Department: Law School
FLSA Status: Exempt
Benefit Eligibility: Yes
Position Summary
Oklahoma City University School of Law seeks a Director of Academic Achievement, to begin on August 1, 2027. This may be either a staff or faculty position, as described below.
The mission of the Academic Achievement Department is to train a diverse population of law students for the rigor of law school, the bar exam, and the practice of law, using for-credit courses, voluntary workshops, and individual coaching. The Director designs and manages all aspects of the Academic Achievement program, teaches at least some of the for-credit courses in the program, and helps develop and run our post-graduation bar preparation program.
The position is eligible for faculty status at the Instructor level, with an opportunity for a long-term, voting position as a Senior Instructor after a probationary period. A candidate wishing to be considered for faculty status must participate in a faculty hiring process that includes a “job talk”. Instructors are not required to engage in scholarship, but they are expected to be excellent, dedicated teachers; engage in service to the school; and contribute to the faculty community. The Director of Academic Achievement reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Candidates should have an excellent academic background, a strong commitment to becoming an effective and engaged classroom teacher, the ability to design and administer vigorous academic enhancement programs, and a sincere commitment to integrity and a welcoming environment. Candidates with experience in teaching or academic support are preferred. Candidates must have either a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school or a foreign law degree with a U.S. LL.M. or S.J.D. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
OCU Law is located in the heart of Oklahoma City, within walking distance of federal and county courthouses. We are deeply engaged with the legal, business, nonprofit, and government communities of the city and state. The Mayor of OKC (David Holt) is our OCU Law Dean. OKC is consistently ranked among America’s “Best Places to Live” and combines a low cost of living with the amenities of a great American city, including thriving arts and food scenes, outdoor recreation/fitness opportunities, and a prosperous economy. OKC is the home of the 2025 NBA Champion Thunder and will host seven events in the 2028 Olympics. For more information about OKC, see https://www.visitokc.com.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and legal writing sample through the University’s hiring portal: https://careers.okcu.edu/jobs/search. No final hiring decisions can be made until candidates have applied through this portal. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026, and continue until the hiring process is complete. For hiring information, contact Associate Dean Paula Dalley, pdalley@okcu.edu. Oklahoma City University is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the values and goals of diversity. See OCU Nondiscrimination Statement.